Senior Mechanical Engineer, Power & Energy Design Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 134,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team, supporting projects across multiple locations including Houston, New York, Seattle and Boise.

You will lead mechanical design for thermal generation and district energy facilities, interface with clients and vendors, prepare P&IDs, sizing calculations and piping supports, and mentor junior staff. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree.
• 10+ years of post-education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (multi-state preferred).
• Experience with power generation and district energy projects.
• Proficient with mechanical engineering principles and project work‑related issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects for thermal generation and district energy facilities, managing budgets, hours, and expenses.
• Interface with clients, equipment vendors and contractors.
• Mentor and direct less experienced staff members.
• Coordinate design requirements with piping designers and drafters.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations and piping pressure drop calculations.
• Prepare P&IDs with pipe and valve selection and sizing.
• Route piping and design pipe supports.
• Prepare construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical systems.
• Conduct engineering studies such as condition assessments or cost estimates.
• Apply engineering techniques and codes to projects and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Travel to client sites 5–10% as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-leadership

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

CADWorx

Caesar II

AutoPipe

Thermoflow

Arrow/Fathom

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team, supporting projects across multiple locations including Houston, New York, Seattle and Boise.

You will lead mechanical design for thermal generation and district energy facilities, interface with clients and vendors, prepare P&IDs, sizing calculations and piping supports, and mentor junior staff. Travel up to 10% may be required.